California's Budget Battle Heats Up

Governor Newsom faces a massive fiscal challenge as California gears up for the 2026-27 budget, needing to navigate shrinking federal aid and a state deficit while protecting critical Medi-Cal services for millions. His $334 billion proposal relies heavily on federal funds, but lawmakers in the Senate and Assembly are pushing back with their own plans—adding billions, proposing new corporate taxes, and debating employer fees instead of health plan taxes. With a June 15 deadline looming, negotiators are scrambling to patch holes rather than build lasting solutions, all while balancing health, welfare, and the state’s ballooning costs. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/754fbc8d77f73f4d